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Top 10 Best Albany Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 18,464 students in Albany, NY (there are , serving 3,962 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Albany, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Albany, NY are Colonie Central High School, Albany High School and Loudonville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Albany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Albany, NY (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonie Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,676 students
Rank: #33.
Loudonville School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Osborne Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 434-1960
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-3006
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Shaker Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 458-1440
Grades: K-4
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Southgate School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Southgate Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 785-6607
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Westmere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6270 Johnston Rd
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 456-3771
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #99.
Saddlewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Loralee Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2608
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
Lisha Kill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 456-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1212.
Sand Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
329 Sand Creek Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1333
Grades: 5-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1313.
Veeder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Veeder Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 869-4661
Grades: K-4
| 436 students
Rank: #1414.
Menands School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Wards Ln
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 465-4561
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1515.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
Albany School Of Humanities
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1717.
New Scotland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
385 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1818.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Green Tech High Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 414 students
Rank: #2121.
Roessleville School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 California Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-2157
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #2222.
William S Hackett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2323.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2424.
Pine Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2525.
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 694-9494
Grades: K-8
| 913 students
Rank: #2727.
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Grades: K-8
| 682 students
Rank: #2828.
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Grades: 6-12
| 641 students
Rank: #2929.
North Albany Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #3232.
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Arbor Dr
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Delaware Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Bertha St
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces
Special Education School
Magnet School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
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Albany, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Camary Corp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Colvin Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Albany, NY 12201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rm 1372 Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Warren House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
45 View Ave
Albany, NY 12209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Albany, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Albany, NY include Colonie Central High School, Albany High School and Loudonville School.
How many public schools are located in Albany?
38 public schools are located in Albany.
What percentage of students in Albany go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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